Meanwhile, Nicholas watched on with cold detachment, his dark eyes filled with a burning hatred.

Despite being covered in injuries, Melvin continued to provoke Nicholas with vulgarities, determined to get a reaction.

“Let me tell you… Your daughter is probably enjoying herself with some man right now! Hahaha… Zuko Hamerton! Congratulations! Even if you find Lina, she’s just a worthless slut who’s been whored by men! Hahaha…”

“Enough of your nonsense! Move!”

A few prison guards intervened and forcibly dragged Melvin away while the iron door slowly closed, muffling Melvin’s wails.

Zuko’s phone rang once again, interrupting the tense atmosphere.

“Zeke?” Melissa’s panicked voice came through. “W-What just happened? Who was screaming? Does it have anything to do with Lina?”

Zuko rubbed his temples, trying to collect his thoughts, and replied softly, “Ma’am, don’t worry. It wasn’t Lina. I’m outside now, and it was just someone passing by.”

“Someone passing by and making such strange noises?”

was in turmoil, and he struggled to find the right words

bond over the years. For the past few days, Melissa had been feeling restless, unable to

voice trembled. “Tell me… Tell me honestly. What happened to Lina? Please don’t scare me. I’ve been feeling anxious, and my heart hasn’t been right

on Melissa’s heart. “I’ll send someone to pick you up. I’ll explain everything in detail when you arrive in

a daze, feeling lost

the call, Zuko furrowed his brows,

they left the room. Despite his own emotional turmoil, Toph reassured Nicholas, “Uncle Nicholas, don’t listen to that

a tracking system…” Zuko glanced down

tracking interface to his phone, ensuring that he

activity for the past

speaking, his phone buzzed, grabbing

icon appeared on the

raced as he stared at the screen,

leaned in closer, equally focused on

indicating a weak signal. After a moment, it settled at a

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